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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.23, 824.26 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.23, 824.26 and 335.25 is: 462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.23 : 824.26 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.23/824.26 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.23x = 824.26 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.23x = 276,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,332.96/597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.69

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